MUMBAI: Abhay Gadroo (25), one of the two trainee pilots who were among the three men killed in a plane crash in Canada early Saturday, was passionate about flying since childhood.
A resident of Evershine City in Vasai, he had gone to Canada in April 2021 to pursue his dream of flying. He was to return in November after completing 250 hours of flying.
The twin-engined light aircraft, Piper PA-34 Seneca, primarily used for personal and business flying, crashed into trees and bushes behind a motel in the city of Chilliwack in Canada’s British Columbia province. Another trainee pilot Yash Ramugud and a pilot were also killed in the crash that took place around 200 kms east of Vancouver.
Abhay’s parents Bhavani and Anil were on a religious tour and were to return to Vasai on Sunday. They got the news early Saturday. Residents of the three-storey Krishna Vandan complex, comprising three wings, were shocked on hearing the news.
A neighbour and friend Gaurav Goel, who was the first to hear the news said that Abhay was among the few in his circle who was focused about his career path. “He always spoke about becoming a pilot,” said Goel, a chartered accountant. Abhay, who studied in Vidya Vikas school in Vasai and graduated from Thakur College in Kandivli, was remembered as a fun loving person
A resident of Evershine City in Vasai, he had gone to Canada in April 2021 to pursue his dream of flying. He was to return in November after completing 250 hours of flying.
The twin-engined light aircraft, Piper PA-34 Seneca, primarily used for personal and business flying, crashed into trees and bushes behind a motel in the city of Chilliwack in Canada’s British Columbia province. Another trainee pilot Yash Ramugud and a pilot were also killed in the crash that took place around 200 kms east of Vancouver.
Abhay’s parents Bhavani and Anil were on a religious tour and were to return to Vasai on Sunday. They got the news early Saturday. Residents of the three-storey Krishna Vandan complex, comprising three wings, were shocked on hearing the news.
A neighbour and friend Gaurav Goel, who was the first to hear the news said that Abhay was among the few in his circle who was focused about his career path. “He always spoke about becoming a pilot,” said Goel, a chartered accountant. Abhay, who studied in Vidya Vikas school in Vasai and graduated from Thakur College in Kandivli, was remembered as a fun loving person